24 Hours Attached To My GSD Puppy

[@SarahSmiles__]

Dog trainer here! When she’s chewing on you or something she’s not supposed to, introduce a phrase such a “leave it” and replace the no chew item, with a toy, or treat (only when she responds to the leave it command) and mark it with a “yes”! Also, when she makes the decision to chew on appropriate things, make it a huge deal! Treat jackpots, or physical affection, whatever works best for your pup! You guys are doing great! Good luck through the teething phase!🙏🏻

[@KarolynHerreraBookEditor]

Great advice.

[@cheryl1766]

Sarah,this is very good advice. i have a rescue dog of roughly 6 years old,we had her for a couple of weeks before i realised she would not eat anything away from home..i found a couple of"lost treats" in my very small car,then one day i was scrolling through my phone eating and sharing chips with her...only to find a ring of chips at her feet..i gave another,it barely touched her mouth and she gently dropped it and asked for another like a good girl she is..same thing..so i praised her with pats instead. someone taught her not to risk a bait and i thank them daily.(mind you when we got home she wanted her chips lol)

[@colleenkerr4237]

I've been a vet tech for 20 years and I can't tell you how much I appreciate you 1) acknowledging how much energy German Shepherds have, that they NEED hard fire training 2) your patience with her is amazing and the list goes on & on on what your doing right. German Shepherds maintain a puppy mentality till 3-5 yrs old. They are A Lot of work. I can't stand when people adopt the dog just because of their breed. People fail to do their homework on these dogs and then they realize they can't handle the breed and return then to the shelters. It's great to see that YOUR taking the time an hour or two A DAY to train her. Your taking all the rights steps and I also live the fact your doing it on your own without a trainer because it's better on a personal level. Yes trainers are great BUT YOU know your dog and their personality so u know what works and what don't or won't. Props to the both of you. Your doing an amazing job!! Can't wait for your baby to be born because they will a great fit!! They are great dogs to have when you have kids because of the dog maintaining a puppy mind for years and the energy they have is why they tend to kids in a great way.

[@lottiesnow3044]

"Settle" was the best command we ever taught our pups. It meant lay down and we are going to chill. Also for the biting - the most effective way taught by one of our trainers is to literally yelp "ow! " and to then disengage with them, hold where they nipped. They understand because it is puppy speak. Addressing the biting is so much harder as they get older. Your guys' dedication to training and giving lots of mental stimulation is amazing, what great doggo parents you are to such a beautiful pup.

[@mylittleriches2859]

I’ve been here since Ody. Hard to believe how much time has passed. Thanks for the weekly pick me ups, and congratulations on all the wonderful things happening!

[@WildWeRoam]

Aw, thank you so much for hanging out with us all these years!! We appreciate the support and kind words :) Sending such big hugs!! xx

[@liatori6214]

Second this, except here since before Ody. You guys were still living in Berlin. How fast time passes. Watching Freya as a puppy is like watching our Anna. We are saying Goodbye today, the cancer got her fast. She would have turned 11 years of age December 16th.

[@disturbedponygrl]

She is such a beautiful dog! The time and thought you are both putting into her training will be reflected a thousand fold in her behavior. Thank you both for sharing this journey! It is so important for people to know the responsibilities of owning a dog, especially a working line dog.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much!! We really appreciate that :) We definitely put thought into it when getting a working line dog, and agree that it is important to make clear the challenges as well as the adorable aspects. Thanks :) Hope you have a wonderful week!! Big hugs xx

[@Wyldyflower]

Teach her “place” for when you are eating or when people come over. And maybe instead of just down try stay. Stay is the most useful command. It can save lives i swear. She’s soooo smart and so stinkin cute. You guys are doing so good with her. This was fun!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much, Lacey!! :) Really glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for the great tips as well :) Hope you are having a lovely Sunday!!

[@Wyldyflower]

@@WildWeRoam thank you! I hope I didn’t come off as one of those commenters that tell people what to do I was worried about that after I posted. I hate when people think they know everything. People have so many opinions when it comes to animals and children it’s crazy. I just wanted to share what works for me. (Well with one of my dogs 😂) my bulldog needs a lot of work. You guys have given me great ideas too. Especially for my blue heeler. He’s such a smart boy.

[@sarahinscotland]

Your patience and kindness towards her is beautiful 💕

[@cd2659]

I have the same age puppy and am going through a lot of the same issues right now. It is nice to be reminded that this is a normal puppy life and not just my puppy. Thanks for all the ideas you are giving me to help with my pup. Good job 👏

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much for the kind words!! Indeed, when getting lovely Freja we knew she would be so cute but also knew it would be important to show the challenges as well as the adorable moments. We are so glad you find it helpful :) Sending you and your pup lots of love!! xx

[@skully7763]

I have noticed during this video that when Freya bites you that you say "down" and then reward her with a treat. This means that her she sees you as rewarding her for the nipping, which will reinforce her to carry on doing that behaviour. You need to teach her the "stop" or "no" command for when she does something wrong. You must teach her that biting is not acceptable. Say the word you choose to be the stop or no sign in a loud flat and calm tone, put her in the sit stay position and turn your back on her and ignore her. Do it quickly and precisely and do not praise her in any way. I also agree with others here that you need to have a good strong "stay" command and a separate unique command, as an instant, no messing about recall to heel command. It can save her and other peoples lives. German Shepard dogs are very strong and need clear boundaries, especially as you will soon be bringing a baby into the mix. mouthing and nipping you hurts and is not nice for you, but a nip or bite to a baby, could very well be fatal.

[@carolann811]

Oh, geez. "Turn the hubs." My dad - passed in 2012 - had a 4-wheel drive International Travelall. Gosh, I wish I had that thing today. Anyway, your switching the hubs manually brought back a ton of memories of my dad getting out and doing that so we could get out of some place he had gotten us into. Many adventures were had in that Travellall.

[@laurieanne9712]

How is the land purchase fundraiser going with your friends? May we please have an update?

[@DiscoCheese1]

you two are so patient and seem like such good people. your puppy and baby will be so lucky to have you

[@juliecallan7865]

Thanks for sharing a DIL. You two are doing an amazing , albeit exhausting, job with Freya! I like seeing her progress and the hard work you’re putting in.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much, Julie!! This is such a sweet comment for you to share, thanks for that :) Hope you are having a wonderful Sunday!! xx

[@BirchMaster5000]

We taught our pup early how to play fetch. Is a great tool to mentally and physically tire them out. And if you don't have time for a long walk its great! The combo of fetch, drop, stay and go get it keeps her on her toes whether I just let her go after her toy or wait until I say she can get it. Thanks for the great video!

[@lynndandelion]

Great progress in one day. I admire your (both of you) dedication to the challenge, and your willingness to change the parameters with new info. I bet the lessons will stick better when you end your challenge with a win.

[@natalie.helm.]

You guyyyys!!!! Loved this episode. Been following forever and loving just catching normal glimpses of this "new" life you're building. Proud of you for your choice at the end, Lou - hold fast, sometimes :)

[@AnneFeatonby]

Have you heard of “The Monks of New Skete, the Art of Raising a Puppy” they have their dogs attached them most of the day. They lie down quietly during meal times. We used this book way back with our first dog and have had good results. It’s more about you and being consistent, than it is the dog :) One thing I’d say is…only use the “Come” command when you seriously want them to drop everything and come….it’s a recall that they need to learn for their safety. For example, when you open the gate to go out, use another command, like “let’s go” or whatever….Freja will be part of your family for a long time, and it takes time for them to mature and become the dog you dream of.

[@WildWeRoam]

That is really good advice, thank you so much for sharing!! And such a good point about the key thing is us being consistent, rather than it being on the pup. Definitely agree on it taking time, too, and we are so grateful to have her with us, even during more challenging times she is such a joy :) Hope you are having a nice weekend!! xx

[@ramblingjaneri]

Love how Dana at one moment says 'I wish we could just tell her "sleep"...' This is exactly what we taught our australian shepherd pup. She then knows that it is time to rest and relax, and 80% of the time settles down on the floor somewhere -until someone stands up and she feels like she has to herd the pack together again ;). You guys are doing an amazing job, Freya is gonna be one very well behaved lady! lots of love x

[@hanalukamoon5413]

Looks like training this lil baby pup will definitely be all worth while because in turn she will be such a beautiful protection for baby “Roamey”. So proud of you both working so hard to create the nest. We all await to see this lil angel of your someday soon playing with Freya. Congratulations! You both deserve all that is good.💛

[@emmaguestdogtraining3624]

You guys really are such good trainers. It's so refreshing to see more people using positive training methods and how much they work ❤️ I have a sheepdog from working lines and she is hardwork but amazing. She finds chilling very hard but has learnt a routine.

[@NJ-bs4yp]

So cute fur baby!

[@UntilTheEnd123]

Absolutely loved this video!!! I applaud you guys for not taking advice seriously from random people in the comments/messages/emails. From my work in training, not that it matters even the slightest bit, everything youre doing is amazing for the health and safety of your sweet Freja

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Guys, she should run for hours and hours and get properly exhausted and be reprimanded for biting - its not kind to let her dominate! In a pack she would find her place in the pecking order and be below you and not dictating the pace. I’m sorry guys - really I am - but she is bright and is learning that she is in charge.

[@JaxandBruns]

The velociraptor phase! It’s a good thing they are so cute 🥰 you guys are doing a great job with her!

[@WildWeRoam]

Haha, the velociraptor phase is such a good way to put it!! And thank you so much, Heather 💕 Sending our love!

[@AlexisNMagana]

Loved hearing the *clonk* of frejas paws on the hard wood floor 🙂 she is such a sweet girl. I have a special place in my heart for German shepherds cause that was my first dog when I was a little girl. You guys are doing so great with her and I love watching her progress! She’s going to be the best big sister to your guy’s little babe!

[@allieoakley]

You are both doing awesome with her! I have a German Shepard pup too and the shark mode teething phase can just drive you crazy! Keep teaching her and shaping her into the dog you want. The work never ends with GSD’s but it’s worth it ! They are such amazing dogs!

[@minnaoffinland]

Kikopup is the best! My poodle is so calm after following Kikopup´s tips. I think I have never seen her dogs in a cage.

[@krewetkaaaa]

Yes, she has a lot of good videos

[@destanyholden6502]

Something I learned from watching training videos, is to teach a release word. So say you want her to sit before opening and leaving your gate, before you go you could say break, okay, or free dog. Its really helped my Aussie and sisters' dogs out a ton! She's gotten so big so fast! I love how quickly her ears went up, my sisters Germans ears didn't go up until he was 8 months I think hahaha. ya'll have done such a good job with her obedience, keep up the hard work!!

[@CapeFearFamilyLaw]

Why are you two so freaking adorable as people?????? OMG thank you so much for sharing.

[@annieeldridge]

When she teeths/nips yelp like her litter mates would! She doesn’t want to hurt you and that is communication she instantly understands!

[@WildWeRoam]

Thanks so much, Annie!! We did try that a lot, but for some reason she doesn't respond to it... we have found that ignoring her when she does it works best for some reason. Still working on it, ha! Thank you and hope you are having a nice Sunday :)

[@JP-NL]

I enjoyed this video so much! Seeing how fast freya learns is really fun. Most German shepherd are very clingy and that took me a little while to getting used to. But now I love it and he is always in a 10 feet span of me and I wouldn’t have it another way. I love the Timelapse of Lou and freya falling asleep it made me think about what special bond you can have with a dog.

[@Amanda-vz9kr]

Okay but Dana listening Lou talk behind the door was so sweet i don't know why hahaha looks like everyone is progressing! best of luck for the four of you!

[@WildWeRoam]

Ha I didn't even realize I would be in the shot!! Sneak mode--activated, haha :) Thank you so much, Amanda!! Hope you are having a gorgeous Sunday :) Sending our love!

[@parkerbrawley9578]

you guys have such a beautiful life! I always feel so inspired after watching your videos. PS - I was wondering what brand lous swim shorts are?

[@ThiaTruth]

@26:45 Its the praying hands for me Lou ..lol..so cute!

[@Steph_on.me95]

You both did such a great job!

[@johnnyhag675]

You guys are gonna be great parents.

[@bookwormtrish]

My dog bit a lot as a puppy too. He really learned bite inhibition from playing with other dogs. We would take him to the dog park, and that helped a lot. You guys are doing a great job with her!

[@gaelle6700]

Oh the bird sounds😍

[@ashlynnward8418]

For Freya even teething you need to make sure to put some thing else in her mouth otherwise she will learn that it’s OK to put her mouth on others and yes you want her to be a guard dog but you don’t want her to put her mouth on you or your family members. So if she’s teething give her a toy.

[@ashlynnward8418]

The last thing I swear I just thought of this German shepherds as you know can be used as police dogs and are well known for it but also police dogs aren’t handled by anyone but their handlers, because they can bite anyone else due to instinct and training and they, will so you have to be careful if she is meant to be Dana and she sees Lou as threat let's use an example you were play wrestling Freya might bite Lou and when she is full-grown and doing that to protect her person it’s not going to be nice. I am not saying you have to be mean just be very mindful. Also in California, I am not sure about Hawaii if a dog bites a person and you have to go to an ER they have to report it and it goes on the record and you only have so many times before they say you have to put the dog down you don’t have a choice. I know you guys are doing everything you can for Freya and setting her up for success. I know she will be an amazing dog and an amazing protector because she has amazing parents.

[@miriamayala5757]

Freya is so smart but even while teething you need to tell her biting you is Not ok . Crate training is key and long walks are so needed for these working dogs 💕🙋🏽‍♀️

[@LittlestWave]

Not necessarily true. Lou isn't saying anything to Freja or giving treats. She's not getting any sort of reward for biting. He's not reinforcing the bad behavior. My working line gsd thrives on praise and praise alone. When she's doing something I don't like I'll ignore it and get her doing something else like obedience and Dana and Lou have been doing the same thing. It's hard to show everything in a short clip, they really are doing such an amazing job with this pup 😍

[@ashlynnward8418]

@@LittlestWave true

[@krewetkaaaa]

@@ashlynnward8418 it is not that simple that only one person can be handler and all others needs to be careful all the time. Dogs recognize whole family/pack without problem.

[@thelittlehomeaustralia]

As a new mama to a 6 month old bub, I can honestly say that your caring for Freja is as hard if not harder then looking after a newborn human haha, it's a great initiation into the sleep deprivation and attention span needs of newborn life xx

[@FlamingBasketballClub]

What's your KZbin channel about?

[@Sophia-tv7kg]

Great video! In the same vein of the end of the video, I learned while raising my puppy that sometimes it’s okay to try a different training approach if one isn’t working. The tough one for us was biting, eventually I realized diversion wasn’t working for us. I started using “timeout” when he would play too rough and he responded IMMEDIATELY. Our boy really needed a couple minutes to chill and to learn if he wanted to continue playing he couldn’t bite us. Maybe if I was a professional dog trainer I could have gotten diversion to work but he was my first dog and we found what worked for us :) good luck!!!

[@bekahsbigtinylife]

Freja’s preparing you for when you have a toddler destroying your whole house in the amount of time is takes you to use the restroom 😂 Loved getting to see how training is going. I know nothing about training dogs, so I’m thoroughly enjoying learning something new!

[@TiasTravels]

15:12 Good Potty Lou, yes 😂

[@oklawc7699]

You’re doing wonderful with her. How nice that she’ll go to chill in her crate. That’s a great option to have her relax in the crate, but leave the door open. It can be her safe spot. I don’t notice you using “No” with her. Our Shepherd would try to nip and we corrected her with “No.”. She learned really quick that it wasn’t ok to bite us. Also, I use “go lay down” and she knows that means to go lie on her bed. 🐶

[@clarissajones5636]

Hes gorgeous!

[@ilkertt]

Hello, your color grading on the videos is spectacular. How do you make it? Thanks

[@suzanneneary2150]

I have a GSD that was able to learn what was his stuff to chew on and what not to touch (everything else). We worked a lot on smelling but not bitting things around the house.

[@helloemilymills]

Love your videos 🥰 How did you train her to ignore barking neighbour dogs? 🤯

[@fabiolafunk750]

Super good decision to let her sleep in the grate over night!! It really is the best to adjust challenges and goals to your dog, as everyone is different and I think otherwise you might have lost some of the very good progress you made during the day😊 definitely a thumps up!!

[@gracedavid4235]

I love watching your life unfold. I understand the importance of the training, but do you ever let Frea off leash to just run free? I don't recall seeing that with you and her.

[@enbyautie]

if the pup doesn’t have a good recall or is easily distracted it’s very unsafe to have them of lead. it sounds like their training is in preparation for recall and free leading.

[@andie83]

20:58 "sorry pappa, I was just playing, I didn't mean to hurt you, don't hate me I'm sowweee 😔" With such dedicated trainers she's going to be a well trained protective guard dog once baby arrives! She's doing amazing for her age 😍

[@ooOxeniaOoo]

I disagree a little bit.. for her health she should be sleeping all day. Around 20 hours a day. Seems like she is not getting that sleep.

[@camdenlab1]

I think I mentioned in one of your first videos the perils of utilizing the crate as much as we here in the US tend to do with our puppies. It ensures that they don’t know how to act in the house. And by the time we decide let them out of the crate they are big enough to reach stiff on counters and tables. Bee there! My new MO with my working line puppies is to use expens and baby gates. So in your case I would put an expen around the bed and maybe one to keep the dog out of the kitchen unless you are training her. I’d put a raised cot in the kitchen and teach the dog a place cue when cooking or eating. Eventually the sound of the blender or dishes will send her to the cot where she gets treats or a frozen Kong. I also find that puppies raised outside of the crate are better in the house faster. Not all working line dogs are unable to settle-a lot of it is genetic. Eventually your training is going to bore this dog. Heeling with a lure is not very exciting. Try nosework. You can do it in the house and in new places. It’s inexpensive and easy to train. It also also tired out working dogs.

[@mrss8745]

We got two Australian shepherd puppies at the beginning of this summer. I can so relate to all the bite marks and scratches. They've chewed baseboards, walls and 2 internet cables many of our blankets have corners missing too. 😂We had many sleepless nights. Crate training was a challenge for one of them, but we eventually worked through it. I've also started watching McCann dog training here on you tube. I would recommend watching. Our pups will be 7 months next week. The jumping on counters have been a struggle for us. Otherwise the training here has been going well. We are enjoying all the stages even though it's double the work. We wouldn't change it. They bring such joy and happiness. Take care🙂

[@TwoFoxOneCat]

Having a puppy is exhausting, me and my boyfriend have had our dog Neo since 2 months old in the van with us, he’s been brought up in van life and is an extremely energetic independent dog that was not the easiest puppy to train. He’s almost three and still struggles with being able to chill. But it does get easier.

[@hollycumming]

Wonder if building a ramp for the driveway to make it level for the car would be possible? 🙃

[@jc142]

Beautiful

[@msdenise1234567]

proud of Freya and her parents ;)

[@lindakurtz2653]

Hey! Its your game-you get to make the rules and you've realized it's not THE challenge, it's does this challenge move you towards your life goals. Good call.

[@nerdskiii]

Its weird to see how the US etc have dog crates. In Australia we never adopt these methods of crates.

[@ashlynnward8418]

Also my dogs a little over 2 1/2 years old now but I can honestly say with everything you do during the puppy years pays off so it gets better it’s tiring now but it will get better and you will be so much happier for putting in all the effort now

[@WildWeRoam]

Very good advice, thank you, Ashlynn!! And thanks for the motivation to keep up the effort these formative puppy days :) Big hugs, xx

[@ashlynnward8418]

@@WildWeRoam You can do it. You guys have literally sailed across an ocean. It will be two years My dog is a Rottweiler husky mix with a few other things thrown in there all working breeds. Around six months you really seem to show improvement year one there’s a drastic improvement and then finally year two the hard work paid off. Don’t forget that you can teach an Old dog new tricks but you can teach a younger dog new tricks a lot faster. Gracie mellowed out she’s part husky so mellow for her haha. You guys are a lot more active than I am to it seems like you might be a little bit more outgoing and adventurous than I am little bit more introverted so I definitely think it’s probably a lot easier for you to go out and meet people maybe I’m reading that wrong or go on hikes not my favorite thing to do like to sit at home and read a book but I go out and I walk with my dog I have fun with her. That’s one of the reasons I got her was to get me out of the house and my bipolar depression and she really helped with that and help me get out of bed some days. And for us to slowly get Gracie out of sleeping from a crate which we used to do for her as we got a baby playpen and we put her in that and it’s a little bit bigger and then eventually we just left her out of the crate and she would roam between my room and I live with my mom so my mom’s room. Also have you ever thought of maybe going to see if there’s a area that does daycare for dogs you have to be careful dog parks because some people don’t pay attention to the dogs and that’s how dogfights can start and then your dad can get injured or your dog could react rightfully so and then do another dog defending herself. I will say that you have to do the research on at the dog daycare‘s because unfortunately there are some bad ones but the ones I go to are great however I live in California so completely different area. Haha. I also say this as most day cares bored and in case you go on a trip or for some reason you need to board her because you’re having construction work done or something it’s nice to know that you have a relationship with The caretakers and so does your dog also I do it because I don’t want my dog to be in a crate all day while I’m at work luckily she can for the most part be outside the crate while I’m at work however if something bad does happen dogs can decide to do the wrong thing they can forget their training and it’s wrong to say I put you in a bad situation and you got into trouble and now I’m mad at you so I’d rather set my dog up for success than failure so by her going to daycare if she lets all of her energy out in the next day she stays home and she’s to tired to get into trouble. Sorry for the paragraph I just know that you guys are responsible and amazing pet parents and I have heard that living on an island you have limited resources.

[@ashlynnward8418]

@@WildWeRoam Quick question do you guys plan on getting her fixed and if so might I suggest doing it before her first heat because most research shows that doing it before her first heat reduces the likelihood that she’ll get cancer because remember getting her spayed removes her ovaries fallopian tube and uterus but not her nipples which are where with a lack of a better term breast cancer can form for them because she will not be producing or ever have had the chance to produce those hormones. I am pretty sure on the producing of the hormone part but I would do your own research and ask your vets. This was like a over 2 years ago. I do remember though specifically making sure to get her in before six months. That’s what our vet said and when we were looking into it at the time that’s what the studies where showing.

[@bajaboolie]

Freja is cutting out the middle man at 22:36. 😂

[@sachet22]

Great both educational and entertaining video. You know I came onboard in the middle “Penelope” part of Wild We Roam with the sailboat / sailing so I watched all the dazzle in a mixed up order but…am still here. Enjoying every detail; all the island Aloha and your beautiful, loving family of 4! Even though I am a self-proclaimed ‘cat person’…am so looking forward to next week already!🌈🌈🌈🌈Happy Thanksgiving 💗💕♥️❤️

[@suzstancova4220]

This is one lucky dog! Love your videos!

[@Rubih]

Protip, my dog didn't care about the "yelp" when she was biting either, but always having a toy or bone handy to instantly distract their attention and bite-desire to was a pure win.

[@traxmom]

Kikopup is the BEST! I'm glad you found Emily's information on puppy training.

[@WildWeRoam]

Right!!! Emily is awesome, we love those videos!! Thank you for watching, and hope you are having a lovely Sunday, Sandy :)

[@sillypotato9453]

We have a five month old GSD/Groenendaeler mix and this is so relatable haha! Coming from experience; keep doing what you are doing and you will see results, but also expect some periods that will be more challenging as she grows into her teenage phase. They get very curious and start to test the rules ;)

[@2tall4aninjakawi48]

Try leveling the drive way, level with the front tires. Try using crush rock.

[@mathildelinnea]

In sweden its not allowed by law to have a dog in i cage in the home at all. Just in the car. The puppy is like children you have to keep up with it and look after it all the time but the puppy learns quick to chill with you when you chill IF it has the ability to do so, when its not inside a cage. To learn the commando "No" is also good I think. You hand some treat to the dog and say "no" calm... and if the dog try to take it you take it away for one sek, and try again, when the dog stay just one sek not trying to take it you reward it with the treat. And then for more than one sek, and for longer and longer time! :D Love to see Freya and you guys are amazing!

[@CamCamChicago]

How many coffees do you have per day? Haha :) Beautiful, relaxing video as usual!

[@RaisingRoosters123]

A trick you can do when they bite is give a yelp, like another dog would if they were play fighting and then turn away from them. Offer good behavior when they stop. We have had 2 pups in the last few years, we block off our hard floored kitchen to keep them in one spot to train them to be calm, a leash works great like you're doing! Great work it's neat to see tricks for training our furry friends.

[@DianneRawGirl]

Biting the hand say LEAVE IT. No treats at that time . We trained our GreAt Dane which has since passed away in 2015 she was 10.5 years old. Your dog is beautiful! 💕 you videos you two!! Less treats maybe though farther and farther apart as the training progresses.

[@2tall4aninjakawi48]

How many cups of coffee do you drink? I have stopped drinking coffee for more then 2 year now.

[@Lily_and_River]

I'm all for positive training and treats... But you need the command 'no' or 'stop' in some cases such as biting. Ignoring works very well if you just want her to relax or don't want her to get hyperfocused on you or something else. But if she's already so focussed that's she is biting you, she needs to snap out of it in her head (dogs are very focused on one thing at the time) and you need a firm and low toned command. (Yelp or ouch can have too much energy and actually work as a reward if not done correctly.) It's all about your energy! Not so much about hers😁 Yes she's going to have lots of energy but if you remain calm she will calm down eventually aswell. Just ask yourself what is it that you really want from her. Because if it is that she stays calm it doesn't really matter if she walks, sits or lays down, right? It's more about her energy while she is in any position. Just let her walk around and let her do what she wants. Ignore her, do your thing and relax a bit 😉 Say 'no' when she crosses a hard boundary and distract with a toy. Then ignore again. I feel like with this method she's getting way too much attention all day and it's costing you a lot of energy. She doesn't need constant attention in order for you to set clear boundaries when needed or to reward her with a treat once in a while. But you're doing very well in keeping your energy low, keep up the good work! Let her be a pup too, she doesn't need to be that calm dog that lies down all day yet😜

[@nancyswaine5021]

I love how you say , life gets messy...with a baby on the way and a puppy...life is going to really get messy....dogs grow up to be like 2 years old at best. Dana please if you get the chance to mire yourself in the emotional journey you are now on...watch the Masterpiece...To Call the Midwife...it is a tribute to your journey of giving birth...get ready the hormones are filling you up..enjoy this time to fully explore the most unique experience of your life !

[@Nae641]

A very good way if puppy’s are kind of biting is to grab the snout very quick to show that nibbling or biting is not okay, because „don’t bite“ they do not understand, neither ignoring! The grabbing should be firm and it could be she will whine, well of course don’t hurt your little sweetie! My cat liked to bite me in my lags when I went showering, couldn’t help that😂but it was really annoying and painful!

[@lisat9013]

Take a look at kikopup. I taught my rescue to stop attacking the vacuum in no time. She’s all positive training and awesome. Oh 2 secs later there’s kikopup ha

[@WildWeRoam]

Yes we love Kikopup!! She's so awesome and such a help, totally agree :) Hope you are having a great Sunday, Lisa!!

[@Rabbiton]

From my experience, (I have owned 5 dogs over the years) it takes until dogs are about 2 years old before they settle down and get over all their puppy-like behaviours.

[@joycethorington3471]

If she spends that much time in her crate that why she is so hyper when you let her out .. She isn’t getting near enough exercise.. She will require at least 6 to 8 hours of exercise a day .. She is a puppy with tons of energy , havoc is what puppy’s do and they usually aren’t able to stay calm down for that amount of time 🤨

[@sherrablesp8731]

In case you didn't know this, Cats instinctively know how to swim (maybe evolutionary because they don't like to swim). Dog must be taught. Best teacher is another dog.

[@Muschaable]

What are you feeding her with for treats?

[@maureencoleman9248]

Beautiful beautiful dog, but I would not let her bite on you you can use the word no bite, Also with crate yes it can become their safe place specially when baby does come but you leave the gate open so she’s able to go in and out at her own well when she is feeling anxious or wants to take a nap

[@elsaribeiro5581]

Lou, can we please get a new playlist on spotify? Pretty please?

[@Peachlover345]

Can you explain why you got a German Shepard? Why you picked this breed?

[@WildWeRoam]

Hi there :) Thanks so much for asking, we actually explained it in one of our previous videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZa0apyArtWli5o Hope you are having a wonderful Sunday! xx

[@lalewilan]

You get a calm and relax puppy, when she can "wild we roam", get her energy out by playing and running around free and not be drilled in that old fashioned way with a crate and be overwhelmed when she is outside of the crate and unsure of herself. In many countries outside of US crates are illegal. You get very well trained dogs without animal abuse "as well".

[@karenthomas1456]

Babies are exhausting, whether human or animal because they need so much attention. I had a kitten one time, I probably wouldn’t do it again. I found it really tough. You guys are doing really great and she is obviously really smart. On a completely different topic: you guys used to be caffeine free, but there’s lots of coffee happening nowadays. (No judgment btw, I drink tea all day) I just wondered if it was decaffeinated coffee or if you just relaxed your rules? xxxx

[@ooOxeniaOoo]

Love your freya videos. 😀 I personally think one or even more hours of trainig is waaaay too much for 17 weeks. If you want a calm dog do less. Sounds weird but it‘s true. And she should get off leash time every day, to run, sniff and explore. Actually sniffing is one of the best thing to get them tired. I was working 8.5 hours on the computer every day from when my puppy was 12 weeks old. But I do have other struggels with him. So I think it‘s great that your open about yours.

[@WildWeRoam]

Yes, she loves sniffing soooo much!! It is so cool to imagine what the world must be like through puppy sense's, with the endless importance of new smells everywhere, ha :) Thank you for your comment, and we hope you and your dog are having a great Sunday!! xx

[@eimeardonnelly8548]

Can't recommend Zak George's channel enough. Also buy a clicker online and everytime she lies down say "settle, good settle" click and reward. You guys will get there x

[@meeshe4992]

It's going to take a lot longer than one 24 hour period to train Freya. LOL Lou & Dana, you think having a dog is exhausting wait until you have your baby. I'm sorry I love you guys but the old Lou just six months ago wouldn't give up??? Do you not remember the trip to the Bahamas? One way trip, couldn't handle sailing and whatever else happened on the trip so you sell the boat and fly home???

[@MarcelEling]

Why do you use 4x4 on your driveway? It doesn't seem that difficult.

[@tess764]

I did that attachment with my dog, he became too attached to me, which now I regret.

[@StephanieHfaith]

This content is fantastic! It teaches people the responsibility and all that goes it to having a dog. I have an Australian Shepard. Very high energy. Before I got him I purchased a book Training The Best Dog Ever by Larry Kay and Dawn Sylvia Stasieswicz. It's a great book and I highly recommend it. I especially found it helpful when teaching the down stay command. You two are doing amazing with her. She is so smart and is learning so quickly.

[@WildWeRoam]

Thank you so much, Stephanie!! We really appreciate your comment :) Indeed, we definitely wanted to show all sides to our life with Freja.... not just her cuteness but also the challenges :) Thank you as well for those recommendations!! Sending you our love xx

[@ameliasopko9377]

Are you nervous at all with her around a baby? 😬

[@KarolynHerreraBookEditor]

Why don't you correct her when she bites you? What kind of trainer wouldn't show you how to do that? Correction doesn't need to include shouting or even a raised voice. Other than that, I love what you're doing :)

[@FlamingBasketballClub]

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[@bono1961]

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[@dianacirilo]

if this is not patience I don't know what it is... 😉

[@99Narnia]

I'm guessing your garden is not entirely secure or Freja could have free reign out there, sniffing, digging and wearing herself out through play, in between big walks. I'm sure she'd find a sunny spot to sleep.

[@WildWeRoam]

Your guess is right--we have had many moments of letting her play off leash and she goes exploring and sniffing around the backyard, but then she runs to our neighbor's yard and doesn't come back when we call for her... it has been a process, ha! But we are getting there and still full of love :) Hope you are having a wonderful Sunday!

[@thaerss16]

Ya it's not easy having a GSD puppy , it's lot of work to have them trained properly.

[@dianam9848]

You need another puppy to wear that one out. Then they just chew on each other (and learn how teeth hurt) and wrestle all day and conk out and don't rely on you for entertainment. The calmest house I've been in had six dogs (like that trainer video with the magically calm dogs!)

[@WildWeRoam]

That makes so much sense!! Not sure if we have a capacity for another dog at the moment, but I can totally see the wisdom in that advice. Wonderful advice, thank you for sharing, Diana!! Sending big hugs xx

[@abigailharesign5012]

Why did you start drinking coffee again?